Cultural diversity

Religion

About this topic

Religion records a person's stated religious affiliation, including no religion and not stated responses. It is a measure of cultural identity and belief rather than practice or participation.

This topic helps show the religious diversity of an area and can support planning for community facilities, faith-based services, and inclusive engagement. It is best interpreted with ancestry, birthplace, and language, which together provide a broader picture of cultural composition.

Interpretation notes

  • This records stated religious affiliation, not attendance or level of religious practice.
  • No religion and not stated are part of the overall picture, so interpretation should consider both affiliation and non-response.

Key insight

In 2021, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Georgica, accounting for 64.3% (146 people). This share was higher than Lismore (C) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 187 people and 17.8 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Georgica - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Georgica in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Georgica, with comparison markers for Lismore (C).

Georgica
Lismore (C)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

146

% of total

64.3%

Change from 2016

+46.1pp

Not stated

2021 count

26

% of total

11.5%

Change from 2016

+0.3pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

22

% of total

9.7%

Change from 2016

-17.8pp

Buddhism

2021 count

12

% of total

5.3%

Change from 2016

-

Uniting Church

2021 count

12

% of total

5.3%

Change from 2016

+1.0pp

Data table

Religion for Georgica. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lismore (C).

Religion for Georgica. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lismore (C).
Religion for Georgica. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lismore (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Lismore (C)%Count%Lismore (C)%Countpp
No Religion, so described14664.3%43.1%13818.2%32.7%+8+46.1pp
Not stated2611.5%8.9%8511.2%10.5%-59+0.3pp
Western Catholic229.7%18.3%20927.5%21.1%-187-17.8pp
Buddhism125.3%1.2%--1.3%--
Uniting Church125.3%3.5%334.3%4.7%-21+1.0pp
Total227100.0%100.0%760100.0%100.0%-5330.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.